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To which organizations can I grant?

Vanguard Charitable can generally issue grants to organizations that are in good standing with the IRS, qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), and are classified as public charities under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code at the time the grant is approved. This includes religious and government organizations. Vanguard Charitable may also approve grants to Type I, Type II, functionally integrated Type III supporting organizations, and intermediary organizations. For more information, please see our Policies & Guidelines. 

 

Learn how to recommend a grant. 

Learn how to manage recurring grant schedules.

How quickly can I recommend a grant to charity after opening an account?

You can recommend a grant online at any time when funds are available in your account. For new accounts, you will not be able to enter your grant recommendation until your contribution has settled and the net proceeds are reflected in your available balance. 

 

Our grant minimum is $500. 

 

Learn more about how to recommend a grant.

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“There are far fewer administrative hassles with Vanguard Charitable than I experienced when giving through a foundation. I appreciate the ease with which I can make a grant.” 


-A Vanguard Charitable donor

Key Takeaways

 

In the previous edition of Why Giving Matters, data revealed how DAF donors can use their accounts for flexible, responsive support. This edition focuses on the long-term relationships donors build with their favorite nonprofits. It also takes a deep dive into what exactly nonprofits want from donors. 

 

Through this report, donors and nonprofits will gain a deeper appreciation of how each can come together through sustainable giving and communicative relationships to advance charitable missions. Read the report and witness the impact for yourself.

Why Giving Matters: Recurring giving with donor-advised funds results in more reliable funding for nonprofits

 

A DAF is a powerful giving vehicle for long-term, strategic philanthropy. It offers immediate tax benefits and the opportunity to invest charitable assets and recommend grants to 501(c)(3) charities on flexible timelines. This allows donors to leverage their DAF accounts for their favorite charitable causes for years to come. 

 

Reviewing the impact of donors’ recurring giving and their engagement with their favorite nonprofits yielded incredible findings. Donors use recurring grants to give throughout the year, and they also use it to extend their giving for years. In fact, the impact of recurring granting from a DAF leads to powerful, surprising results!

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Accounts having a balance below $25,000 may be subject to an annual maintenance fee of $250.

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